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mar m
California State University Chico, Chico, United States
Philosophy, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have never met anyone in Flanders who did not speak or at least try and communicate with me in English. THey are an exteremly flexible people.
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mar m
California State University Chico, Chico, United States
Philosophy, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I do not smoke so I didnt go to th pubs very often compared to back home where they are smoke free. But I didnt miss it.
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Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing, Overall, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
if you live in Leuven and have not been to SPIT you dont know how to live. It is a second hand mecca of everything you could want or ever need.
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mar m
California State University Chico, Chico, United States
Philosophy, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Being from California, I really miss GOOD Mexican and Chinese food.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a really great school. Yet do not expect to get 20's!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Keep a good attitude during the 8 month long winter. The rain may get you down, but when summer hits Everything is green and wonderful to look at from the library where you will be studying for your June exams.
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mar m
California State University Chico, Chico, United States
Philosophy, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
there is very little interaction with the local students.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
most of the courses are crammed into the first semester. I had 8 exams in January and only 3 in june.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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mar m
California State University Chico, Chico, United States
Philosophy, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Student residence hall
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: student residence hall
Why?
I lived in the Salvast monestery and it was great! justoutside of town but in the forest. Plus I had plenty of interaction with the 125+ Flemish students.
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mar m
California State University Chico, Chico, United States
Philosophy, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The fitness facilities are lacking overall compared to american standards. Poor hours and mostly just cardiovascular exercise rather than weights.
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